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• How will underserved communities know what principal recipient (PR) organization serve their community? How will EPA cover all geographics if there are gaps in the coverage areas of the PRs?

  The PR is running the program and is responsible for community engagement. Please refer to RFA Section I.D., as well as the review criteria established under Programmatic Capability in Environmental Justice, for additional guidance. Please note that this is a pilot project. GLPNO can't guarantee that all areas within the…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Does the EPA expect to be involved directly in selecting sub recipients such as successful grant applicants?

  No, EPA staff will not direct, recommend or suggest that pass-through entities make subawards to any particular entities. EPA personnel may provide input into the design of the Project RFA or serve as a technical advisor on the review of projects to the extent permitted by Section 10(b) of the…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• Are there guidelines on the proportion of funds that EPA expects to allocate to the expense of setting up and administering the grants? What percentage of a proposal could be allocated to administering the program?

  There are no defined limits to the amount the applicants can allocate towards setting up and administering an RFA. GLNPO will be evaluating the proposal based on the efficiency and effectiveness of how that program is designed.

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• How long is the project period?

  Start and end dates are proposed by the applicant. EPA anticipates a total period of performance of up to four years (e.g., March 2025 – March 2029). (see II.C. Expected Project Period, pg. 11)

  • Last published: October 9, 2024

• Are we required to select contractors through a competitive bid process?

  Yes. (See EPA’s Solicitation Clauses that are incorporated by reference in Section I.G.)

  • Last published: October 9, 2024

• Can a federal agency be a partner on a project?

  It depends on the situation. As a source of leveraged funds: Other federal grant awards may be leveraged as part of ‘Other Leveraged Funding / Resources’. Applicants should carefully review Section III.B. Cost Sharing/Match Requirements on pgs. 12-13 of the RFA document for more detailed information about this type of…

  • Last published: October 9, 2024

• Are farm suppliers and retailers exempt from 311 and 312?

  Would a farm supplier or retail distributor be excluded from Sections 311 and 312 reporting based on the agricultural exemptions? Under Section 311(e)(5), retailers are exempted from reporting requirements for fertilizers only. Therefore, substances sold as fertilizers would not need to be reported under Sections 311 and 312 by retail…

  • Last published: February 2, 2024

• Are automobile batteries at a wholesaler exempted from EPCRA 311 and 312?

  A facility sells automobile batteries wholesale. Are these batteries at the wholesaler's facility exempt from reporting under SARA Sections 311/312 due to the household product exemption under SARA section 311(e)(3)? Section 311(e)(3) exempts from the definition of hazardous chemical "(a)ny substance to the extent is used for personal, family, or…

  • Last published: February 26, 2024

• Maximum Occupancy Rating for Tier II Reporting
  

  Tier II chemical inventory information requires as estimate of the maximum number of occupants present at any one time at the facility ( 40 CFR 370.42(f) ). If a facility is given a maximum occupancy rating by a local official, should that rating be used when completing the Tier II…

  • Last published: March 14, 2024

• How will citizens have access to Tier I or Tier II inventory forms?

  Tier I information may be obtained from state emergency response commissions or local emergency planning committees during normal working hours. Any person may request Tier II information with respect to a specific facility by sending a written request to the state emergency response commission or the local emergency planning committee…

  • Last published: March 20, 2024

• Is the last date of sampling 12/31/2029?

  Yes, that is correct. The last date of sampling is 12/31/2029.

  • Last published: March 29, 2024

• Storage location for batteries in forklifts when complying with Tier II reporting

  As part of Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting, a facility must provide a brief description of the precise location of the hazardous chemical at the facility ( 40 CFR §370.42(i)(8)(i) ). A facility is reporting forklift batteries on their annual Tier II Inventory Form. How should the facility list the…

  • Last published: April 15, 2024

• Definition of hazardous chemical and OSHA's MSDS requirement for determining applicability of EPCRA 311/312

  The requirements of 40 CFR Part 370, promulgated pursuant to EPCRA Sections 311 and 312, apply to facilities that have certain quantities of hazardous chemicals for which they are required, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), to prepare or have available Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). How should…

  • Last published: April 17, 2024

• Federal or state UST requirements for gasoline and diesel thresholds

  Do facilities have to comply with the federal UST requirements or with state UST requirements to be eligible to use the §§311/312 gasoline and diesel fuel thresholds? Facilities must comply with either federal UST requirements ( 40 CFR Part 280 ) or, if applicable, the requirements of the state UST…

  • Last published: April 17, 2024

• Consumer product exemption and products that require licensing

  Pennsylvania restricts the use of a product that is packaged for distribution and use by the general public by requiring users within the State to obtain a license. This product requires a material safety data sheet under OSHA, and thus may be subject to the reporting requirements of EPCRA Sections…

  • Last published: April 17, 2024